Tuesday, January 24 (3A)

Lit Circle 1 (10 Minutes)

First Lit Circle General Discussion Topic: How would this book be classified?

• narrative
• biography
• autobiography
• memoir
• self-help
• inspirational
• investigation/expose
• persuasion/argument
• analysis

What characteristics led you to that conclusion? How is the author using language and structure to achieve purpose?
You should also have notes and annotations ready for discussion. This should be evident in the video of your discussion.
Use a video camera to record your small group's discussion.
Rubric BHS_SocraticSeminarRubric[1].docx
Self Assessment
Inclassdiscussion_assessmentform(1)[1].doc
Post+Discussion+Report.doc

Mini-Lesson: Argument Structure

Read pg.479-481 in your handout "Argument and Persuasion"

Major terms:

• deductive reasoning
• inductive reasoning
• syllogism

Look at your column. Can you identify if the structure uses deductive or inductive reasoning? Syllogisms are not generally stated directly, but, if your column is a deductive argument, can you identify a syllogism upon which it is based? Add these ideas into your annotations.



Turn in your 2nd annotated column for feedback.

Read and Annotate

Read "Cut" by Bob Greene

Columnist Evaluation Dates

Timeline:
Column 1- Wednesday, January 18
Column 2- Tuesday, January 24
Columns 3 & 4- Thursday, February 9
Evaluation on Blog/ Turn in Portfolio including 4 annotated columns and print copy of blog post - Friday, February 17

‍***‍‍‍‍‍Updated Lit Circle Dates

1. Tuesday, January 24
2. Monday, January 30
3. Tuesday, February 7
4. 10 DIDLS analysis journal entries - Monday, February 13